With macOS Sonoma coming later this yr, I’m hoping the working system replace will repair the Mac’s points when used with HomePods and HomePod minis.
Prior to now I’ve tried utilizing stereo-paired HomePod minis with a 24-inch iMac and 16-inch MacBook Professional, however stored operating into points akin to audio delays and dropping the sound.
Audio Delays
As Michael Simon factors out in an April 27, 2021 Macworld article, relying on the app and quite a few different points, it may be so long as two seconds. In the event you’re watching a film or video, taking part in audio by means of the HomePod will not be a great expertise.
Simon factors out that he’s tried to make use of Airfoil 5 to repair it, however the delay is so sporadic and inconsistent that he must continually fiddle with the slider “to the purpose the place it’s simply not price attempting more often than not.” An as he factors out, what’s actually irritating is that typically the sound syncs completely effective with none changes.
Dropped Audio
At different occasions, I attempted utilizing the stereo-paired HomePod minis to play tunes on Apple Music as I labored. Sporadically, the audio would cease or skip. Typically it labored seamlessly. And I may discern no sample to what precipitated audio to be dropped.
Till/if Apple addresses these points, I can’t suggest utilizing the brand new HomePod or HomePod minis as exterior audio system for a Mac. The good audio system are helpful for different duties, however, total, I’ve discovered them to be a disappointing audio accent for a Mac.
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